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‘Lake America’, Kim Jong Un and more: Trump’s distraction game heats up as Iran war drags on and midterms loom

From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words. A week earlier, Trump suddenly brought up the prospect of talks with North Korean leader Kim, despite having rarely mentioned the subject since returning to office in…

The Economic Times

Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war

WASHINGTON — At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving stones.

Bangkok Post

Wrecking ball: Trump’s power-hungry orders wage war on US government

President’s deliberate deluge of policies overwhelms resistance as he aims to weaken the legislature, analysts say

The Guardian - US

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Does Trump have more power than past presidents? - a visual timeline

Trump’s second term will be marked by a rare level of influence in Congress and the highest court

The Guardian - UK

Trump risks legal clashes in plans to not spend appropriations - Roll Call

The incoming Trump administration plan to slash federal spending would have to overcome decades of court decisions, experts say.

Roll Call

‘Determined to blow an election’: Things to watch at Trump-Harris debate - Roll Call

Vice President Harris will look to appeal to independent voters Tuesday during her only planned debate against Donald Trump.

Roll Call

Trump lambastes women accusers in lead-up to Harris debate - Roll Call

An angry Donald Trump on Friday slammed multiple women who have accused him of assault, days before his debate with Vice President Harris.

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What to watch as Harris revs up campaign with VP pick, swing-state blitz - Roll Call

Vice President Kamala Harris has returned the presidential race to a competitive contest, but analysts say she has work to do.

Roll Call

Biden shifts from defending his record to warning about Trump - Roll Call

President Biden has shifted toward warning about a second Donald Trump term as often as his own plans for four more years.

Roll Call

Lawmakers see blue-collar voters as key in Biden-Trump rematch - Roll Call

Lawmakers from both parties say working-class voters, especially in swing states, will help decide the presidential election.

Roll Call

Biden Sells Economic Strength, But Voters Aren't Buying Yet

US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November -- but voters don't seem to be buying it.

International Business Times

Democrats sound alarms over No Labels third-party bid

No Labels, the political group focused on a third-party run, is trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Prominent Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are raising concerns.

WEKU

Rural voters shaping the GOP presidential primary turn against U.S. aid to Ukraine

Populist politicians and right-wing media have convinced many voters that U.S. aid for Ukraine is a waste of money. Domestic problems should take precedent, they say.

WEKU

Criminal indictments are not enough

But even defeating Trump at the polls will be insufficient to secure the future of American democracy

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The Guardian - US

US third-party group mulls 2024 ticket – but would it merely help Trump?

Anxious Democrats say centrist No Labels group – which could back Joe Manchin – would act as spoiler against Joe Biden

Tribune News Service

Analysis: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

WASHINGTON — The 118th Congress has delivered on forecasts it would not send President Joe Biden much legislation to sign into law. It also has delivered on predictions of fireworks aplenty.

Roll Call

‘Shame!’: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

House Republican infighting has dominated the 118th Congress, and chaos — not legislation — is expected to flow for the rest of the year.

Reason

Congressional Commission's Taiwan Plan Is a Mixed Bag for U.S. Interests

The bipartisan plan encourages greater involvement by the U.S. military than past policy.

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The Independent UK

Biden touts legislative record as midterms approach

The news is filled with stories about investigations into former President Donald Trump and the fallout over the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion

Reason

Should the U.S. Military Intervene in Taiwan? A Soho Forum Debate

Brookings Institution senior fellow William Galston debates former State Department diplomat Peter Van Buren

The Independent UK

Thinking small: Biden scrounges for ways to break through

President Joe Biden's sweeping domestic agenda is on hold and images of horror in Ukraine dominate the headlines

Chicago Sun-Times

How Democrats can save themselves

William Galston and Elaine Kamarck recommended a course correction for Democrats in 1989 because they feared for the future of liberalism. Today, the stakes are far higher, as the GOP is led by someone who attempted to overthrow a free and fair election.

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